I forgot this: Born 23 Dec 1913, Died 8 Feb 1999

I thought I knew right where to find some interesting info from the 1932 WLS Family Album, BUT while it is of great interest, there is little there on Lulu Belle and Scotty. This was done by Rich Samuels, longtime Chicago broadcaster. He has promised to add (when he has some free time) "Highlights from the 1936 press run of Standby!, the WLS weekly magazine." which no doubt will include them.

I, too, have a fond place in my heart for the old WLS National Barn Dance which I listened to faithfully just about every Saturday night:(I liked it better than listening to the Grand Ol Opry, even!) Lulu Belle and Scotty, Mac and Bob, Karl and Harty, Dolph Hewitt, Arkie the Arkansas Woodchopper (no, not OUR Arkie!), Bob Atcher, on and on. Yes, right about now, I'd even love to hear Grace Wilson again. Those times won't come again, I am afraid. The closest you can get, and I'm sure Arkie would agree (yes, OUR Arkie!) would probably be the shows at the Ozark Folk Center, and as much as I enjoy them, the feeling is not quite the same as what you got "in the olden days". I just happened to think, there is a link between the shows at that: Here is a picture and story about Lonnie Glosson from the 1932 WLS book. He appeared as recently as last year at the OFC, and no doubt will again this year if his health permits.

There are a number of recordings by Lulu Belle and Scotty available. I suggest that you all search them out, enjoyment is almost guaranteed.